winced, wincing

"Wincing" can be found in Chapter 19 of the book "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen. In this chapter, Brian is attempting to start a fire by striking the hatchet against his survival knife, causing sparks to fly unexpectedly into his face, resulting in him wincing with pain.

Won't refuse the object; will face the thing that causes fear or pain; be brave. There isn't a one word antonym.

Somehow I feel that teachers everywhere must be wincing at the thought that they have failed.

For one of the most famous assassinations, it's surprising it has gone by unnoticed by you.

No, he is not still alive.

Somehow I feel that teachers everywhere must be wincing at the thought that they have failed.

For one of the most famous assassinations, it's surprising it has gone by unnoticed by you.

No, he is not still alive.